The Maksimir House by Bosnic + Dorotic in Zagreb, Croatia, designed in 2023, embodies a concept of interconnected segments forming a cohesive whole. Starting from a half-cube, the structure evolves through strategic subtractions, balancing internal and external spaces.
The design incorporates a central “cross” layout dividing service areas and living spaces, fostering harmony between interiors and outdoor courtyards. This introspective design, marked by elements like a filigree metal balcony, transforms occupants’ perceptions, ultimately revealing a newfound understanding of spatial unity.
Designed by Muka Arquitectura, Oak House is surrounded by oak trees and a sheet of water in Pedrezuela, Spain. The 2024 concrete structure is configured to preserve these natural elements, incorporating them into its layout. Oak House features a double-height glazed area for landscape views, and its interior is a spiraling journey from social to private spaces. The house offers a minimalist and timeless atmosphere, blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior.
Japanese design studio Roovice renovated this 1970s wooden house in Kamakura, Japan, focusing on functionality and pet-friendly features. With an understated, relaxed aesthetic, updates include expanded kitchen space, a bright double-height lightwell, and exposed wooden beams.
The redesign blends practicality and charm, creating a peaceful, comfortable home where natural light and smart design choices enhance the living experience. Designed in 2023, the Fueda House reflects a seamless balance between old and new.
Frenkel Nirit designed the “Living in Perfect Harmony” house in Sharon Area, Israel, in 2025. This luxury home features a balanced mix of textures and materials, offering a unified living space with a modern, clean-lined facade. Set on challenging topography, the house includes a large garden and swimming pool, ideal for outdoor entertaining, reflecting a meticulous attention to detail and creating a distinctive atmosphere both inside and out.
Corfu House on the Greek island of Corfu underwent interior design refinement in 2023 by Georgios Apostolopoulos. Initially imagined by Tony Wynbourne and a local architect, the property’s design was further developed in collaboration with Apostolopoulos to blend contemporary design with the surrounding landscape.
The house, oriented along an east-west axis, features unobstructed views of the sea, with exterior stone walls and minimalist interiors that highlight panoramic vistas and embrace the natural environment.
The Oeiras House is a residence in Lisbon, Portugal, designed by the architecture studio OODA in 2024. The project was shaped by the size of the site and existing natural elements, ensuring a seamless connection between the interior and the surrounding environment. A rationalistic geometry is employed, emphasising the architectural and environmental values.
Casa CG is a cork-clad house in Creixell, Spain, designed by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes in 2024. The compact design features a rectangular floor plan and asymmetrical roof, creating a multi-purpose mezzanine space. Thin wooden partitions soften the concrete structure, while cork cladding ensures thermal efficiency and integration with the surrounding pine forest.
Architecture studio naturehumaine has completed an intentionally opaque masonry-walled house in Austin, Canada, featuring a skylight and large windows that were strategically positioned to increase natural daylight within the interior. Palissade, which was designed and finished in 2024, has a gabled roof with a skylight illuminating its airy interiors, decorated with tactile materials and textures.
